Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apache Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, as supervised by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland.

Our website address is apache-pizzav.com, and we can be contacted at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to gather analytical information about how visitors use the website.

Cookies are sent by the web server to your browser and stored on your device. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Apache Pizza) are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Apache Pizza uses cookies for several important reasons:

• To ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
• To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them on each visit.
• To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
• To deliver relevant advertising and promotional content.
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• To enable social media features and integrations.

Under Irish and EU law, specifically the ePrivacy Regulations (the Irish implementation of the EU ePrivacy Directive, also known as the "Cookie Law") and the GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We do this through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on apache-pizzav.com into the following types:

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law.

Examples of what these cookies do include:

• Keeping you logged in to your Apache Pizza account.
• Remembering items in your online order/basket.
• Ensuring secure and authenticated browsing sessions.
• Managing your cookie consent preferences.

4.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics collects data about how users interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and where visitors came from.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as videos and live chat features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Examples include:

• Remembering your location or nearest Apache Pizza branch.
• Remembering your preferred language or ordering preferences.
• Enabling embedded map features.

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use Google Ads and may use Facebook Pixel for advertising purposes, allowing us to show you relevant promotions and offers across the web.

5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit apache-pizzav.com:

Note: The cookies listed above represent the primary cookies used on our website. The actual cookies placed may vary depending on the features you use and updates to third-party services. We review and update this list regularly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

• Google: Google's use of cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can review it at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Facebook / Meta: Facebook's use of cookies is governed by Meta's Data Policy, available at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies and cannot access them, as they are set by the respective third parties. Please check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit apache-pizzav.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Below are links to guidance on managing cookies in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising and Analytics

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies using the following tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalisation: You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
• Your Online Choices (EU): The European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) provides a tool allowing you to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to restrict or block cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact:

9. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided personal data through cookies on our website without appropriate parental consent, please contact us immediately using the details below so we can take the necessary steps to remove such information.

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks applicable in Ireland:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Where cookies process personal data, we rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies, and our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) for essential cookies.
• Data Protection Acts 1988–2018: Irish legislation implementing and supplementing the GDPR, overseen by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
• ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011): The Irish implementation of the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC), which specifically governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies in Ireland. Under these regulations, your consent is required for all non-essential cookies.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable legislation, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Where changes are significant, we may also notify you more prominently, for example by displaying a notice on our website or sending an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of apache-pizzav.com after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response to your query, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), the supervisory authority for data protection in Ireland:

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 19, 2026. Apache Pizza is committed to protecting your privacy and operating transparently in accordance with Irish and EU data protection law.